Psychedelic Relics & Other Vinyl Treasures

Farmer John plows the musical landscape to unearth nuggets that time has forgotten. Each epysode showcases one album that deserves more attention. Epysodes include background information, track analysis, reviews and interviews with band members or anyone else involved with the creation of these great records. I hope you dig them as much as I do.

EPYSODE 20: "Sussex", by Bent Wind 12/18/2024

EPYSODE 20: "Sussex", by Bent Wind Guests: Bent Wind band members Marty Roth and Ed Thomas. When the Beatles hit, bands started cropping up everywhere. Sure, the most successful groups came from the US or the UK, but that doesn't mean smaller countries weren't immune to "cool". Bands from these countries had a difficult time breaking through as they were on smaller labels, with smaller budgets and a reluctance from American radio at the time to take a chance on playing "outsider" music. As a result we have a ton of high quality albums that never achieved any level of commercial success at the time of their release, but now are considered classics. Bent Wind's "Sussex" falls into that category. In 1969 the Canadian band couldn't give them away. Now original copies fetch over $10,000. If you like your psych hard and heavy, this ramshackle album is going to be right up your alley. I hope you enjoy Sussex as much as I do. -FJ ==LINKS== Email me your comments, questions and suggestions to . If you like this show, please back us on Patreon for as little as $1/month using this link: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Facebook link: Instagram link: X: @psychrelicss TikTok: Bluesky: With permission, I used a portion of the podcast "The Ongoing History of New Music with Alan Cross" in this episode. To hear that show's episode in full (#360 titled "The History of the Record Store"), click here: ==SONGS== Here's a list of all the songs used in this Epysode in order of appearance. Normally I add a link to a Spotify playlist, however in this case none of Bent Wind's material is available. THE BLUES MAGOOS “(We Ain’t Got) Nothin’ Yet” BENT WIND "Castles Made Of Man" BENT WIND “Sacred Cows” (single version) BENT WIND “Touch Of Red” BENT WIND “Riverside” BENT WIND “The Lions” BENT WIND “Going To The City” BENT WIND “Hate” BENT WIND “Look At Love” BENT WIND “Mistify” THE DOORS "Roadhouse Blues" BENT WIND "Sacred Cows" (album version) BENT WIND “Leroy Goes West” BENT WIND “It’s Not Jazz” BENT WIND “Beautiful Lady” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in to the next Epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “If Wishes Were Horses” ~~"We're Gonna Groove" is a song by Led Zeppelin featured on the album Coda. It was a cover of Ben E. King's "Groovin'". Listen to both and thank me later.~~ /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/34502580

EPYSODE 19: "Psychedelic Lollipop", by The Blues Magoos 12/01/2024

EPYSODE 19: "Psychedelic Lollipop", by The Blues Magoos Guest: Blues Magoos singer/guitarist Peppy Castro. At the tender age of 14, Peppy Castro was taught the famous E minor chord on an acoustic guitar. "The minute I played that chord, it was like the heavens opened up". He left home, dropped out of school and pursued a different path. A chance meeting introduces him to Ronnie Gilbert and Ralph Scala and the seeds for The Blues Magoos were planted. "We Ain't Got Nothing Yet" is ubiquitous with 60's American garage/psych rock. It's two minutes of rock 'n' roll perfection. The rest of the Psychedelic Lollipop album proves that these guys - kids really - had some serious skill. The album is a mix of fantastic originals along with choice covers. Sadly all momentum was lost when their first single from their follow up album was banned. One more fantastic album followed before band politics reared it's ugly head. What we are left with is some fantastic music highlighted by this killer album - a necessity for any collection. I hope you dig "Psychedelic Lollipop" as much as I do. -FJ ===LINKS=== Be a pal and support the show on Patreon. If you like the content you're hearing, signing up says "yeah man, I dig this and I want to hear more". Do so here: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow us here: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: X: @psychrelicss Bluesky: Email me: Read an article I wrote about this album for Psychedelic Scene Magazine here: Catch The Blues Magoos performing "Tobacoo Road" on the Jack Benny program here: ===SONGS=== Here's a list of all the songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. A Spotify playlist is available here: *denotes song not available on Spotify. BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Early Morning Song”, THE KINGSTON TRIO “Greenback Dollar”, TOM AND JERRY “Dream Alone”, THE BLOOS MAGOOS “The People Had No Faces”* , “So I’m Wrong And You Are Right”, THE BLUES MAGOOS “(We Ain’t Got) Nothing Yet”, PORGY AND BESS “Summertime”, BILLIE HOLIDAY AND HER ORCHESTRA “Summertime”, SAM COOKE “Summertime", RICKY NELSON “Summertime”, THE LIVERPOOL FIVE “She’s Mine”, DEEP PURPLE “Black Night”, THE SPECTRES “(We Ain’t Got) Nothing Yet”, KISS “Love Gun”, JOHN D. LOUDERMILK “Tobacco Road”, THE NASHVILLE TEENS “Tobacco Road”, THE BLUES MAGOOS “Psychedelic Lollipop" (full album - 10 tracks), “Pipe Dream”, “Life is Just A Cher O’Bowlies”, “Yellow Rose”, “Sybil Green (Of The In Between)”, “There She Goes”, “Let Your Love Ride”*, “Who Do You Love”, “Never Goin’ Back To Georgia”, THE DEPENDABLES “I Don’t Know”, EXUMA “The Obeah Man”, BARNABY BYE “She Was Pleased”, BARNABY BYE “The Way”, WIGGY BITS “Place In The Sun”, BALANCE “Breaking Away”, THE BLUES MAGOOS “I’m Still Playing”, THE TROGGS “Love Is All Around”, ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? tune in to the next Epysode to find out...and finally NEWPORT ELECTRIC “If Wishes Were Horses” (single release date Dec 6) ~~I wish you were a twin.~~ /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/34170635

EPYSODE 18: "Songs For The Gentle Man", by Bridget St. John 11/19/2024

EPYSODE 18: "Songs For The Gentle Man", by Bridget St. John Guest: Bridget St. John. When the most famous DJ in the world champions you and decides to open a record label specifically to record and market your music, well, you're doing something right. Bridget St. John's name may not be as widely known as some of her British folk contemporaries, but her music is deserving of attention for any fan of the genre. Recording her first three albums for John Peel's Dandelion label between 1969 and 1972 she released consistently high quality work, garnering excellent reviews. A fourth album followed for Chrysalis a couple years later and then...silience. Nothing for 20 years. After a long delay, she's back recording and touring again and sounding better than ever. Bridget recalls stories of meeting John Martyn, playing with Michael Chapman, recording demos at Al Stewart's house, hearing David Bowie's acetate of a famous song before it was released and being in an uncomfortable car ride with Jethro Tull when they fired Mick Abrahams. It's a shame Bridget's work didn't find a wider audience as her songwriting and guitar skills are only outshined by her exquisite voice. I hope you dig Songs For The Gentle Man as much as I do. -FJ ==LINKS== Comments? Feedback? Suggestions? Email me: Like this show? Back us on Patreon for as little as $1/month here: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Facebook: Insta: X: @PsychRelicss TikTok: ==SONGS== Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. To listen to a Spotify playlist of these tracks, click here: (*denotes song not available on Spotify) *HENRY SCHIFTER “Green Rocky Road” *THE MILLS BROTHERS “Window Washer Man” CLIFF RICHARD “Living Doll” ELVIS PRESLEY “Old Shep” THE BEATLES “She Loves You” DONOVAN “Colours” HELEN SHAPIRO “Don’t Treat Me Like A Child” NICK DRAKE “I’ve Been Smoking Too Long” JOHN MARTYN “London Conversation” BLODWYN PIG “The Change Song” DAVID BOWIE “Space Oddity” AL STEWART “Year Of The Cat” T. REX “Jeepster” BRIDGET ST. JOHN “To Be Without A Hitch” BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Ask Me No Questions” BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Curl Your Toes” KEVIN AYERS “The Oyster And The Flying Fish” BRIDGET ST JOHN “A Day A Way” BRIDGET ST JOHN “City Crazy” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Early Morning Song” JOHN MARTYN “Back To Stay” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Back To Stay” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Seagull Sunday” BRIDGET ST JOHN “If You’d Been There” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Making Losing Better” BRIDGET ST JOHN “The Lady And The Gentle Man” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Downderry Daze” BRIDGET ST JOHN “The Pebble And The Man” BRIDGET ST JOHN “It Seems Very Strange” BRIDGET ST JOHN “Lazarus” *BRIDGET ST JOHN “Song For John” *BRIDGET ST JOHN “The Aviator” BRIDGET ST JOHN “I Don’t Know If I Can Take It” ??MYSTERY ARTIST??...tune in to the next show to find out! NEWPORT ELECTRIC “If Wishes Were Horses” (single being released Dec 6 2024) ~~Do not ever forget this simple fact: that you are groovy.~~ /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/33987327

EPYSODE 17: "Out Of Nowhere", by Henry Schifter 11/06/2024

EPYSODE 17: "Out Of Nowhere", by Henry Schifter Guest: Henry Schifter. Here we have yet another album by an one-and-done artist. Henry was an American guitarist who released a few singles with a few labels in the sixties. He finally got the opportunity to record a full-length album in 1971, though he had to go to France to do it. He recorded a strong album, and one that should have warranted some follow ups but it never came to pass. Henry shares some great stories about the recording of the album, his run-in with Johnny Rivers (spolier alert: he didn't like him) and a great tale that includes a great looking belt, a pistol and weed. What a rock and roll trifecta! I hope you enjoy "Out Of Nowhere" as much as I do. -FJ ==LINKS== Sponsoring us on Patreon says "hey, I like listening to your show. I want to hear more". As an independent production, we rely on your support to continue bringing you more. You can sign up for as little as $1 a month and you will get acess to bonus mini Epysodes here: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Here's our socials: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: @psychedelicrelicspodcast X: @psychrelicss email: ==SONGS== Songs used in this epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3EBbIpiBJdkl6eqqKfrE1n?si=TgC8Q_nySKqEJJy6Vtjh7g ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): MOBY GRAPE “Apocalypse” HENRY SCHIFTER “Toys” *HANK SHIFTER “Saturday Noontime” *HANK SHIFTER “On The Beach” *HANK SCHIFTER “Long John” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Temnaya Noch” (aka “Dark Night”) *HENRY SCHIFTER “Green Rocky Road” PEARLS BEFORE SWINE “Another Time” HENRY SCHIFTER “Another Time” HARRY BELAFONTE “Diamond Joe” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Diamond Joe” POCO “Calico Lady” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Calico Lady” RONNIE HAWKINS “Mary Lou” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Mary Lou” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Salvation Is My Beat” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Shady Green Pastures” THE SHIRELLES “Boys” THE BEATLES “Boys” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Deep Sea Diver” THEE MIDNITERS “Making Ends Meet” *HENRY SCHIFTER “Making Ends Meet” MYSTERY ARTIST??...Stay tuned to next Epysode to find out about this artist... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Bad Idea” ~~mirrors are a window to view groovy people~~ /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/33710242

EPYSODE 16: "20 Granite Creek", by Moby Grape 10/25/2024

EPYSODE 16: "20 Granite Creek", by Moby Grape Guest: Moby Grape drummer Don Stevenson. Of all the great 60’s bands that came from the San Francisco area, Moby Grape may have been the best. Their 1967 debut album stands tall among the other giants released that year. Bad luck, terrible management decisions and a record company gaffe for the ages derailed all their momentum (wait until you hear Don’s ‘record company executive’ impression!). By 1969 they had called it quits. But they got the itch to get back together and record a standout album in their discography...the rare “reunion album” that’s actually good. And what happened afterwards? “Well, nobody cared”, Don said laughingly. Take a trip with Don and I as we discuss the formation, the demise, the-reformation, the demise, the re-reformation...well, you get the idea - of one of the greatest bands of the 1960’s and as we dive into each track of this wonderful yet underrated gem. I hope you dig "20 Granite Creek" as much as I do. -FJ ===ERRORS & OMISSIONS=== In this Epysode, I attributed the song "Ode To The Man At The End Of The Bar" to Bob Mosley, when in fact it was actually written by his brother Andy. Also, I reported that the band toured Europe after the release of 20 Granite Creek; this is incorrect. They toured there in 1969. ===LINKS=== We’d love your support. We’re an independent show that relies on listener support to continue providing you more content. For as little as $1/month you can say “hey guys, I like what you’re doing and I want to hear more”. Plus you’ll get access to additional bonus epysodes. Show us some love by clicking here: Follow us on our socials here: Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: X @psychrelicss Send me an email: [email protected] I’ve also written an article about this album for Psychedelic Scene magazine. Here’s the link: Buy official Moby Grape music and merchandise here: mobygrape.us. ===SONGS=== Here’s a list of all the songs used in this Epysode in order of appearance. I’ve created a Spotify playlist for all them and you can listen to it here: (*denotes track not available on Spotify) DRAGONFLY “Portrait of Youth” QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE “Who Do You Love?” *THE FRANTICS “Human Monkey” DAVID ROSE “The Stripper” *THE MISFITS “This Little Piggy” JEFFERSON AIRPLANE “Blues From an Airplane” JEFFERSON AIRPLANE “Let’s Get Together” *THE CORNELLS “Surf Fever” MOBY GRAPE “Omaha” MOBY GRAPE “Hey Grandma” MOBY GRAPE “Sitting By The Window” MOBY GRAPE “8:05” MOBY GRAPE “Fall On You” *MOBY GRAPE “Hey Grandma” (Live at the Monterey Pop Festival) *MOBY GRAPE “Omaha” (Live at the Monterey Pop Festival) MOBY GRAPE “Murder In My Heart For the Judge” MOBY GRAPE “Bitter Wind” MOBY GRAPE “Hoochie” MOBY GRAPE “Seeing” SKIP SPENCE “Little Hands” SKIP SPENCE “War In Peace” MOBY GRAPE “Looper” THE RHYTHM DUKES “Love Your Daddy” MOBY GRAPE “Gypsy Wedding” MOBY GRAPE “I’m the Kind of Man That Baby You Can Trust” MOBY GRAPE “About Time” MOBY GRAPE “Goin’ Down to Texas” MOBY GRAPE “Road to the Sun” MOBY GRAPE “Apocalype” MOBY GRAPE “Chinese Song” MOBY GRAPE “Roundhouse Blues” MOBY GRAPE “Ode to the Man at the End of the Bar” MOBY GRAPE “Wild Oats Moan” MOBY GRAPE “Horse Out in the Rain” *FINE WINE “If You Feel Like Dancin’” THE CALL “Let The Day Begin” THE DUCKS “Younger Days” (Live) *MOBY GRAPE “That Lost Horizon” *MOBY GRAPE “Silver Wheels” *MOBY GRAPE “All My Life” MOBY GRAPE “Bitter Wind” (Alternate take) *MOBY GRAPE “Omaha” (Live) BOB MOSLEY “Gypsy Wedding” BOB MOSLEY “Can’t Keep A Good Man Down” *ROBERT PLANT “Little Hands” *SKIP SPENCE “Motorcycle Irene” *SKIP SPENCE “After Gene Autrey” PETER LEWIS “Imagination” *JERRY MILLER “Now I See” DON STEVENSON “King of the Fools” DON STEVENSON “Buskin’ In The Subway” ??MYSTERY ARTIST??...Tune into the next epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “More Than This” ~~Best Don Stevenson line in this Epysode: “If John Wayne played guitar, he’d want to play like Jerry Miller”. /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/33605387

EPYSODE 15: "Dragonfly", by Dragonfly 10/08/2024

EPYSODE 15: "Dragonfly", by Dragonfly Guest: Dragonfly guitarist Randy Russ. Hooking up with a couple of managers from California, they thought they were on their way to the big time. But while the band was living off a $12/day allowance, the managers were getting their cars reupholstered and buying custom-made alligator briefcases. They released one album as The Legend - a mediocre effort of cover tunes and songs from outside musicians thanks to decisions made by the management team. For the second time out though, it was a different story. Given creative freedom, they created a monster, guitar-centric, psychy-blues/rock gem. But continued battles with management resulted in the band breaking up before the album was even released. The label decided to release it under a new name ("Dragonfly"), with no band information on the cover. And just after it was released, the record company closed shop. An album by a defunct band with no record company released in a sleeve with no band information was destined to sink without a trace. One fantastic review at the time wasn't enough to save this one from obscurity. If you like your 60's rock loud, hard and heavy, crank it up and check this one out. I hope you dig Dragonfly as much as I do. -FJ ==LINKS== Hey, follow us! Facebook: Instagram: X: @PsycheRelicss TikTok: You can read an article about the story of this band and album at The Psychedelic Scene here: You can listen to a playlist of all the songs used in this Epysode on Spotify here: ==SONGS== Songs used in this epysode, in order of appearance. See above for a link to a Spotify playlist *denotes track is not available on Spotify: GARY HIGGINS “Thicker Than A Smokey” *THE LORDS OF LONDON (U.S. version) “Broken Heart C.O.D.” *THE BUNDY’S “I Don’t Need You” MIKE RENOLDS AND THE INFANTS OF SOUL “When Will I Find You” *THE LORDS OF LONDON (Canadian version) “Within Your Mind” *THE LEGEND “The Kids are Alright” *THE LEGEND “Cold Wind in August” *THE LEGEND FEATURING MIKE KELLY “I Like the Little Girls” THE LEGEND “Portrait of Youth” (Credited on Spotify to Dragonfly) THE LEGEND “Enjoy Yourself” (Credited on Spotify to Dragonfly) DRAGONFLY “Blue Monday” DRAGONFLY “Enjoy Yourself” DRAGONFLY “Hoochie Coochie Man” DRAGONFLY “I Feel It” DRAGONFLY “Trombodo” DRAGONFLY “Portrait of Youth” DRAGONFLY “Crazy Woman” DRAGONFLY “She Don’t Care” DRAGONFLY “Time Has Slipped Away” DRAGONFLY “To Be Free” DRAGONFLY “Miles Away” *JIMMY CARL BLACK WITH BIG SONNY AND THE LO BOYS “Sick and Tired” ?? MYSTERY BAND ?? Tune into the next epysode to hear this band’s story... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Mattagami River” ~~you are the grooviest of the groovy~~ /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/33375497

EPYSODE 14: "Red Hash", by Gary Higgins 09/20/2024

EPYSODE 14: "Red Hash", by Gary Higgins Guest: Gary Higgins. Here's the scenario: you've been convicted of a crime and have only a few weeks before you begin to serve your jail sentence. What would YOU do with that time? For Gary Higgins, that answer was simple: corrale your musical buddies and knock out a fantastic album. No time for rehearsal, just get in the studio, quickly work out the tunes and get 'em down. Gary had just enough time to complete the recordings before he changed his address to the Conneticut State Penitentiary. His pals completed the mixing, mastering, cover design and got a few hundred copies pressed. And then it sank into obscurity for decades... After completing his sentence Gary rebuilt his life, focusing on his family and his job as a nurse. Red Hash was in the rear view mirror...or so he thought. Decades later he started noticing his "lost classic" was commanding huge dollars. A push by Drag City Records to find Gary finally paid off and almost 40 years after quickly recording an album that hardly anyone heard, Red Hash got a proper re-release briging much deserved attention and critical acclaim to his music. It even allowed him to record a follow up album. My thanks to Gary for graciously taking time to walk down memory lane with me and talk about his wonderful album, his life and his career. I hope you dig the story of Red Hash as much as I do. -FJ ===LINKS=== Hear additional mini epysodes and other bonus content on our Patreon page, here's the link: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Listen to all the songs used in this Epysode here: Follow us on Facebook: Follow us on Instagram: X: @psychrelicss Tik Tok: ===SONGS USED IN THIS EPYSODE=== Songs used in this epysode, in order of appearance. See above for a link to a Spotify playlist. *denotes track is not available on Spotify MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Soulful Lady” GARY HIGGINS “Thicker Than a Smokey” GARY HIGGINS “It Didn’t Take Too Long” GARY HIGGINS “Windy Child” GARY HIGGINS “Telegraph Towers” GARY HIGGINS “I Can’t Sleep At Night” GARY HIGGINS “Cuckoo” GARY HIGGINS “I Pick Notes From the Sky” GARY HIGGINS “Stable the Spuds” GARY HIGGINS “Down on the Farm” GARY HIGGINS “Unable to Fly” GARY HIGGINS “Looking for June” 6 ORGANS OF ADMITTANCE “Thicker than a Smokey” GARY HIGGINS “Demons” GARY HIGGINS “Don’t Ya Know” GARY HIGGINS “Last Great Sperm Whale” GARY HIGGINS “Stormy Weather” RANDOM CONCEPT “Old Friend” ??MYSTERY ARTIST?? ...tune into the next Epysode to learn the story of this band... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Tales Of Woe" ~stay Groovy my friends~ /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/33137647

EPYSODE 13: "Fully Qualified Survivor", by Michael Chapman 09/04/2024

EPYSODE 13: "Fully Qualified Survivor", by Michael Chapman Guests: Andru Chapman, Bridget St. John & Steve Gunn. In this Epysode we delve into the career of an artist that spanned 5 decades, who recorded more than 50 albums, was adored by generations of musicians and who critics fawned over...yet hardly anyone knows his name. Michael was an immensely skilled guitarist and an excellent songwriter who released album after album to critical acclaim. Even his last albums - more than 50 years after his debut were considered among his best. Here was an artist who never settled, continually pushing musical boundaries...maybe that's why he remained on the fringes. Fully Qualified Survivor is universally considered his best album and we dive into it track by track, though an artist with this body of work has to be explored further, so we also make pit stops throughout the rest of his amazing career too. Michael Chapman is a name most people have never heard of and that's a shame, as I can't think of another artist with this amount of incredible work who is more deserving of recognition. I hope you dig Fully Qualified Survivor and the rest of Michael's incredible career as much as I do. -FJ ===LINKS=== If you like this show, consider supporting us on Patreon for as little as $1/month. As we are an independent program we rely on your support to continue bringing you more content like this. Click this link below to become a member and enjoy additional content called "BonusTrax": patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow Psychedelic Relics on our social media: Facebook @ psychedelic relics & other vinyl treasures Instagram @ psychedelicrelicspodcast X @ PsychRelicss Tik Tok @ psychedelicrelicspodcast Dig the music you heard here? Here's a Spotify link to all the songs used in this Epysode: I used portions of two interviews with Michael for the show. The first was by UK Rock History, and you can hear the full interview here: The second was by Secret Records Limited and you can also hear that full interview here: ===SONGS=== Songs used in this epysode, in order of appearance. See above for a link to a Spotify playlist ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): THE ROSE GARDEN “Next Plane to London” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Rainmaker” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “No One Left to Care” BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Ask Me No Questions” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Aviator” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Naked Ladies and Electric Ragtime” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Stranger in the Room” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Postcards of Scarborough” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Fishbeard Sunset” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Soulful Lady” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Rabbit Hills” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “March Rain” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Kodak Hills” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Andru’s Easy Rider” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Trinkets and Rings” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “An Old Man Remembers” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Wrecked Again” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Firewater Dreams” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Deal Gone Down” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Among the Trees” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Northern Lights” *MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Heartbeat” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “The Resurrection of Clayton Peacock” JACK ROSE “Kensington Blues” STEVE GUNN “Way Out Weather” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “Memphis in Winter” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “That Time of Night” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “The Youth is Wasted on the Young” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “It’s Too Late” MICHAEL CHAPMAN “New York Ladies (live)” *BRIDGET ST. JOHN “Aviator” ?? MYSTERY ARTIST ?? Tune in to the next epysode to hear his story... *NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Beauty In The Wasteland" (this song is not yet streaming and is scheduled for release later in 2024) ~~Hey. See that beautiful face in the mirror? That's the face of someone who is groovy~~ /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/32892847

EPYSODE 12: "The Rose Garden", by The Rose Garden 08/23/2024

EPYSODE 12: "The Rose Garden", by The Rose Garden Guests: Rose Garden bandmembers John Noreen and Bill Fleming. Mid 60's Los Angeles; a band called "The Blokes" were knocking out their versions of Beatles and note-for-note, immaculate copies of Byrds songs when a chance meeting with Gene Clark - who had just left the Byrds culminates with him joining the teenagers on stage for a couple of tunes. Next thing you know, he's giving them some of his songs and writes one specifically for them to record. He even considers managing them at one point. Adding a new lead singer, they change their name and record one folk-rock gem that spawns a hit and an appearance on American Bandstand. The future looks bright, but some poor management decisions combined with Uncle Sam's draft notices derails their momentum and we're left only with the one album and a follow up single. With help from Rose Garden guitarist John Noreen and bassist Bill Fleming, we dive into this self-titled 1968 folk-rock beauty. I hope you dig The Rose Garden as much as I do. -FJ ==LINKS== Like this show? Consider supporting our independent program by becoming a paid Patreon backer and enjoy bonus Epysodes. Sign up here: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Listen to all the songs used in this Epysode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7skVY3785KJ7XYTZDVNzDB?si=67e9e41dcdb54d37 ==MUSIC== Songs used in this epysode (in order of appearance). See above for a link to a Spotify playlist ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): BOWES ROAD BAND “Grass is Grass” THE BYRDS “Feel a Whole Lot Better” GENE CLARK “Till Today” (demo) GENE CLARK “A Long Time” (demo) *THE GIANT SUNFLOWER “February Sunshine” THE ROSE GARDEN “Next Plane to London” REDBONE “Come and Get Your Love” THE ROSE GARDEN “I’m Only Second” THE ROSE GARDEN “February Sunshine” THE ROSE GARDEN “Coins of Fun” THE ROSE GARDEN “Rider” THE ROSE GARDEN “She Belongs To Me” THE ROSE GARDEN “Flower Town” THE ROSE GARDEN “Till Today” THE ROSE GARDEN “Look What You’ve Done” THE ROSE GARDEN “Long Time” *THE ROSE GARDEN “If My World Falls Through” *THE ROSE GARDEN “Here’s Today” *ROTUNDI “Everyone and Everything” THE DELEVANTES “Long About That Time” SMITH “Baby It’s You” ?? MYSTERY ARTIST ?? Tune into the next epysode to hear his story... NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Yippie-i-o" ~~You, my friend, are groovy~~ /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/32711372

EPYSODE 11: "Back In The HCA", by The Bowes Road Band 07/31/2024

EPYSODE 11: "Back In The HCA", by The Bowes Road Band Guests: All 4 Bowes Road Band Members - Alan Lewis, Phil Rawle, Dave Pescod, Ted Rockley and Jakarta Records label co-owner Jannis Stürtz. In a Rodriguez-like tale, we hear how an album recorded 50 years earlier for a school project gets discovered in the unlikliest of places by the one person who can make a story like this happen. This "band" didn't even have a name until 2023, and now hundreds of thousands of people have streamed their album and bought vinyl copies. From an original private press of 50 copies to international attention, it's an amazing story about a wonderful album their creators made and then for all intents and purposes completely forgot about for 50 years. With help from all four band members and the record label owner, we hear this incredible two-part story: the unbelievable fortune the band had to even get the album recorded in the first place and then the even more unbelievable tale of how it was discovered decades later. "It's like digging up a time capsule", the band says. As great as the story is...the music is even better! BONUS: With approval from the band and record label, we are also happy to include a track left off the reissue, playing it in it's entirety here, making it the world-wide exclusive premeire of the track! I hope you dig "Back In The HCA" as much as I do... - FJ ===LINKS=== We need your support in order to bring you more content! Support us on patreon for as little as $1/month here: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Follow us on Facebook: Instagram: TikTok: X: @PsychRelicss A Spotify playlist has been created for all the groovy music heard in this epysode. Listen here: ===SONGS USED IN THIS EPYSODE=== Songs used in this epysode, in order of appearance. See above for a link to a Spotify playlist ( *denotes track is not available on Spotify): CHRISTMAS "Heritage" THE CREATION "Painter Man" BOWES ROAD BAND "Grass Is Grass" BOWES ROAD BAND "Tomorrow's Truth" BOWES ROAD BAND "Goodbye To Rosie" BOWES ROAD BAND "I Hear A Knocking" (aka "Inside My Head") BOWES ROAD BAND "Doctor, Doctor" BOWES ROAD BAND "Two Fingers" *THE PHOENIX RISING BAND "North London Boy And Girl" ??MYSTERY ARTIST??...Tune in to the next Epysode to find out... *BOWES ROAD BAND "Back In The HCA" NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Yippie-i-o" ~~you are groovy~~ /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/32363937

EPYSODE 10: "Heritage", by Christmas 07/18/2024

EPYSODE 10: "Heritage", by Christmas GUEST: Bob Bryden. Welcome to Canada, eh! We’ve showcased albums from around the globe but this time out it’s an all Canadian affair as we discuss the incredible career of Bob Bryden. From his early teen days as the “accidental musician” to his time with Reign Ghost and the formation of Christmas, “I wanted to start my dream band”. We dig into each track of their fantastic 1970 album Heritage and discuss their follow up Lies to Live By and the ultimate dissolution of the band. Bob’s story doesn’t end there though as we then chat about his other bands and his solo career as well as his time producing one of Canada’s premier punk bands. He’s had a fascinating life in music with many great albums along the way. I hope you dig Heritage as much as I do. -FJ ==LINKS== 1) Become a Patreon backer for as little as $1/month. This show is completely independent and relies on support from listeners. Join here and enjoy additional bonus content: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Thank you for your support! 2) Check out Bob’s music at 3) Check out Bob’s YouTube video for the song “Cowboys are Guys you can Trust”, dedicated to Cousin Bill here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfc3nqr7ZD8 4) Here's a Spotify link to all the songs used in this epysode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2SRrlKdAWtNEHT0ytQwn9J?si=54e2b2cacbed46fa ==SONGS== Songs used for this Epysode (in order of appearance). A Spotify playlist for this show has been created - see link above. (*denotes a song not available on Spotify) BLONDE ON BLONDE “Heart Without a Home” JEFFERSON AIRPLANE “Saturday Afternoon” THE DOORS “The End” BOB BRYDEN “Cowboys Are Guys you can Trust” REIGN GHOST “Reaching” REIGN GHOST “Southern Hemisphere Blues” REIGN GHOST “Enola Gay” REIGN GHOST “Long Day Journey” REIGN GHOST “Solar Nice” CHRISTMAS “Just Suppose” CHRISTMAS “Jungle Fabulous” CHRISTMAS “Don’t Give it Away” CHRISTMAS “Zenith” CHRISTMAS “Rise Up” CHRISTMAS “Goin’ To Oklahoma” CHRISTMAS “Something Borrowed” CHRISTMAS “Point Blank” CHRISTMAS “Zephyr Song” CHRISTMAS “Bustin’ Out Tonight” CHRISTMAS “Blues on an Iceberg” CHRISTMAS “April Mountain” CHRISTMAS “Heritage” CHRISTMAS “I am a Song (Sing Me)” CHRISTMAS “When Night Falls” *PRESTON WYNN “Happy Man” THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS “Voice in the Wilderness” THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS “The Factory” *BENZINE JAG “Heavy Water” AGE OF MIRRORS “Talk to the Crowd” BOB BRYDEN “Love in the Atomic Age” THE FORGOTTEN REBELS “No Beatles Reunion” ??MYSTERY BAND?? tune in to the next Epysode to find out... NEWPORT ELECTRIC “Yippie-i-o” /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/32196002

EPYSODE 09: "Rebirth", by Blonde On Blonde 06/27/2024

EPYSODE 09: "Rebirth", by Blonde On Blonde GUEST: Blonde On Blonde vocalist/guitarist Dave Thomas. In this epysode, we dive into this Welsh band's 2nd album, Rebirth. Dave Thomas provides detailed background information of the band's formation, their time on the BBC, touring with major acts, their 1969 Isle of Wight performance and the recording of their third and final album when they knew it would be their last. We also discuss Dave's resurgence, decades later ("I signed my second recording contract at the tender age of 70"). Blonde On Blonde mixed folk, psychedelia, blues-rock and prog all into a unique style all their own. It's a great story of a great band and album. I hope you dig "Rebirth" as much as I do. -FJ ==LINKS== 1) Become a Patreon backer for as little as $1/month. This show is completely independent and relies on support from listeners. Join here and enjoy additional bonus content: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Thank you for your support! 2) Check out Dave Thomas's website at 3) I used a portion of the following fan review of Ralph Denyer's book "The Guitar Handbook" in the show. To listen/watch the full review, click here: 4) Here's a Spotify link to all the songs used in this Epysode! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40eD3PNpfPl1XtpYLYuXpl?si=6017ee4a1fba41c9 ==SONGS== Songs used for this epysode (in order of appearance). A Spotify playlist for this show has been created - see link above. The final song is my band’s latest single. (*denotes a song not available on Spotify). FUCHSIA “Shoes And Ships” JIMMY REED “Bright Lights, Big City” BLONDE ON BLONDE “All Day All Night” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Country Life” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Eleanor Rigby” AQUILA “Flight of the Golden Bird” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Castles in the Sky” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Broken Hours” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Heart Without a Home” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Time is Passing” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Circles” BLONDE ON BLONDE “November” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Colour Questions” BLONDE ON BLONDE “You’ll Never Know Me/Release” BLONDE ON BLONDE “Happy Families” *CRYSTAL SUSPENSION “Boats” GREENSLADE “Country Dance” G AND T “Green and Pleasant Land” DAVE THOMAS “One More Mile” ??MYSTERY BAND??...tune into the next epysode to find out... /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/31908197

EPYSODE 08: "Fuchsia", by Fuchsia 06/01/2024

EPYSODE 07: "The Fabulous Wailers", by The Wailers 05/06/2024

EPYSODE 07: "The Fabulous Wailers", by The Wailers Guest: Wailers guitarist Neil Andersson. In this epysode we go WAY back...all the way to the start of what we now call "Garage Rock". Many music scholars point to The Wailers as being the first true Garage Rock band. My guest Neil Andersson has a very unique perspective on the band. Before he joined, he was a fan! He would play along to Wailers albums having no idea that one day he would have the good fortune to join them. He tells the story about being nervous for his first gig with the band opening for the Everly Brothers in front of 2000 fans...with no rehearsal! The Wailers version of 'Louie Louie' became the template for all others to follow, including the most well known version by the Kingsmen (they even copied the yelp before the solo). These guys even started their own label (as teenagers!) and released the first albums by The Sonics. It's a fascinating story about a fantastic band that was pivotal in influencing so many acts to follow. You like Hendrix's "Spanish Castle Magic"? Thank The Wailers for that too... Note: I used a few seconds of another podcast called "History of Rock Music in 500 Songs", specifically Episode 106 which discusses the history of the song 'Louie Louie'. This episode goes into great detail of this song, providing much more information and insight than I had time to discuss here. I highly recommend this podcast to any music fans, it's excellent. Here is the link to the episode I referenced: My thanks to guest Neil Andersson for taking time to walk down memory lane and talk about his time with this great band. He has lots of music and fantastic art available - check it all out at his website: Lastly if you have not already done so, check out my Patreon page for bonus content and if you like this show please consider supporting us for as little as $1/month here: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Thanks for tuning into Psychedelic Relics, I hope you dig The Fabulous Wailers as much as I do. -FJ Here's a Spotify playlist featuring all the tracks used in this epysode: /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/31141853

EPYSODE 06: "Heya!", by J.J. Light 04/18/2024

EPYSODE 05: "Riley, Riley, Wood & Waggett", by Shape Of The Rain 03/29/2024

EPYSODE 05: "Riley, Riley, Wood & Waggett", by Shape Of The Rain Guests: Ian ("Tag") Waggett, Shape of the Rain drummer; David McPhie, Shape of the Rain band manager; with additional audio excerpts used with permission of Keith Riley, Shape of the Rain singer/guitarist/songwriter. In this epysode, we learn how this fantastic UK band was influenced by the West Coast sounds of Love, HP Lovecraft etc. to create a unique sound all their own. With excellent songwriting from band leader Keith Riley, they incorporated 12 string guitars with a pedal steel guitar - very unusual for a psychedelic band to use at that time. Shape of the Rain played with EVERY major band of the day. Only releasing one album in their lifetime, it's the classic tale of a band who had all the components to be major stars. However fate it seems had other plans. A recent reissue of their lone album is a great addition for fans as it includes not only a remastered version of the album, but a plethora of fantastic unreleased tracks plus a complete live album. Buy this today! . A SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT THIS EPYSODE: The Shape of the Rain epysode was completed a few weeks ago. I had intended to release it earlier than this, however on the day before it was set to be published news broke that Keith Riley had passed away. I made the decision to leave the epysode as is, recorded when Keith was still alive. I felt re-editing would take away from the story. Instead I added a short prologue to commemorate Keith's life. He was an extraordinary talent and I can only hope my love for his music comes across in this epysode. I love this band, I love this album and I love Keith's songwriting. RIP Keith, you will be missed. If you have questions, comments or suggestions for future epysodes, I can be reached at . We rely on support from our Patreon backers to bring you more content like this. If you enjoy what you are hearing, consider becoming a member for as little as $1/month by clicking here: patreon.com/FarmerJohnMusic Thank you for your support. I hope you dig "Riley, Riley, Wood & Waggett" as much as I do. -FJ Here's a Spotify playlist featuring all the tracks used in this epysode: /episode/index/show/c2b64c26-6dbb-4674-b3e3-5b7439a74589/id/30594988

EPYSODE 04: "A Gathering of Promises", by Bubble Puppy 02/28/2024

EPYSODE 03: "Mighty Baby", by Mighty Baby 02/08/2024

EPYSODE 02: "Blue Mountain Eagle", by Blue Mountain Eagle 01/26/2024

EPYSODE 01: "Suddenly One Summer", by J.K. & Co. 01/12/2024

Introductory Epysode 01/04/2024

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